Top 10 most innovative African countries in 2025

Innovation isn’t just about billion-dollar labs or moonshot inventions anymore. It is also about scrappy ideas, frugal fixes, and the kind of incremental improvements that quietly transform economies. That’s the spirit behind the Global Innovation...

Seychelles votes amid concerns over hotel near marine reserve

Citizens in the beach paradise of Seychelles vote this week in tightly fought elections amid concerns over a Qatari hotel complex being built near a world-renowned marine reserve. Voting in the Indian Ocean archipelago runs from Thursday to...

African SIDS Blue Economy Project Showcased at the Africa Blue Economy Week in Addis Ababa

The USD 9 million initiative, which will be implemented over a period of 3 and a half years, is designed to transform livelihoods and ecosystems across six island nations, namely Cabo Verde, Comoros, Guinea-Bissau, Mauritius, São Tomé and...

Ranked: The World’s Most Innovative Countries in 2025

Ranked: The World’s Most Innovative Countries in 2025 This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways This...

SDT removes restrictions on solicitor turned compliance consultant

SDT: Conditions no longer necessary The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) has removed restrictions on a solicitor who, after being suspended for three years for running in a stamp duty land tax (SDLT) avoidance scheme, became a compliance...

Super Eagles bank on Rwanda’s victory over Benin for ticket

• FIFA picks Egyptian referees for Nigeria, Benin game • Broos names squad for Zimbabwe, Amavubi games The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) believes that the Super Eagles’ chances of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup will be boosted by a Rwanda...

What a Blue Econ sukuk could mean for Sabah

What a Blue Econ sukuk could mean for Sabah Published on: Thursday, October 02, 2025 Published on: Thu, Oct 02, 2025 By: Sherell Jeffrey Text Size: Dark Mode: Off “Sabah’s Blue Economy Framework has a wide range of activities including...

DFCC Bank Launches Sri Lanka’s First Blue Bond to Protect Oceans

Colombo, Oct. 1 – In a landmark step for sustainable finance, DFCC Bank has launched Sri Lanka’s first-ever Blue Bond, a Rs. 3 billion issuance dedicated to protecting marine and coastal resources. The bond, expected to receive an ‘A(EXP)(lka)’...

Qair starts construction of floating solar plant in Seychelles

Qair has launched construction of the Seysun Lagoon floating photovoltaics (PV) plant, a 5.8 MW project located in the Providence Lagoon on Mahé Island, Seychelles. The ceremony was held in the presence of Flavien Joubert, Minister of Agriculture,...

Sports, the unstoppable force uniting Seychelles

Sports, the unstoppable force uniting Seychelles As Seychelles moves through a vibrant yet often tense election period, one force continues to rise above political divides and bring the nation together, and that is sports. Recent landmark events...

Can Greece’s Islands Survive Their Own Popularity?

Greece’s islands, long the much-coveted crown jewels of Mediterranean tourism, are facing a sobering question: how much success can they sustain? A new report from the National Bank of Greece warns that the country’s island destinations — home to...

Index of Economic Freedom: Tunisia 27th in Africa

Being an economically free state means having an environment where citizens and businesses can act autonomously, where property rights are respected, and where state intervention remains proportionate. To measure this freedom worldwide, the...

President invites Japanese business community to explore Sri Lanka’s emerging economic opportunities

– DFCC Bank has launched Sri Lanka’s first-ever Blue Bond, a landmark LKR 3 billion issuance dedicated to financing projects that protect and sustain the country’s most vital resource – the ocean. This pioneering bond, carrying an expected rating...

DFCC Bank issues Sri Lanka’s first Blue Bond

DFCC Bank has launched Sri Lanka’s first-ever Blue Bond, a Rs. 3 billion issuance dedicated to financing projects that protect and sustain the country’s ocean resources. The Blue Bond, carrying an expected rating of ‘A(EXP)(lka)’ from Fitch...

Andersen Consulting Expands Capabilities in Mauritius and Seychelles

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep 30, 2025-- Andersen Consulting bolsters its capabilities with the addition of collaborating firm Perigeum Capital Ltd, a leading corporate finance advisory firm headquartered in Mauritius with an office in...

Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles 30% Discount On Upgrades To Business October 1 – 31, 2025 (Book October 1 – 15)

Turkish Airlines has launched a discount promotion for upgrades to Business Class on select short- and medium-haul routes from October 1 to 31, 2025. Miles&Smiles members can save 30% on business class upgrades if booked October 1 – 15. You can...

Tickmill Partners with Mashreq Bank for Local UAE Payment Options

Tickmill has expanded payment options for its United Arab Emirates (UAE) clients through a partnership with Mashreq Bank announced Sunday, allowing traders to deposit and withdraw funds in local currency through one of the country’s established...

Mauritius Leads, Zimbabwe Trails in Africa’s 2025 Economic Freedom Ranking

Mauritius remains Africa’s most “economically free” country, according to the “Economic Freedom of the World 2025” report released on September 25, 2025, by the Fraser Institute, a Canadian think tank. The report assesses the state of economic...

Tickmill Partners With Mashreq Bank To Launch New Local Payment Method In The UAE

Tickmill, a leading global provider of financial services, is pleased to announce the launch of a new local payment method in partnership with Mashreq Bank, one of the UAE’s most trusted financial institutions. This initiative reinforces...

World Reuters Seychelles presidential vote going to runoff, electoral commission says

VICTORIA (Reuters) -The Seychelles presidential election will go to a runoff between opposition leader Patrick Herminie and incumbent President Wavel Ramkalawan after no clear winner emerged in the first round of voting, the electoral commission...